My baby is yawning but won't sleep—did I miss the sleep window?
⚡ Short answer: Yawning is actually an early sleep signal.
Anonymous
bir anne · Sleep
When my baby starts yawning I put them down, but now they don't sleep. Is yawning a late sign and did I miss the window?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Yawning is actually an early sleep signal. So when your baby first yawns, you're at the start of the sleep window. At that moment, putting them down won't work because they're still ready to play. Think of yawning not as "put down now" but as "start the transition." Dim the lights, quiet the environment, and begin the routine. Yawning is "get ready to sleep." The actual window comes 10-15 minutes after the first yawn when you see the second sign of tiredness (eye-rubbing, glazed look, getting whiny)—that's when your baby is ready for the crib. So the window you missed wasn't the yawn itself; it was the window *after* the yawn.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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